Chapter XXXII

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From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

an expert who gives advice

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

anew

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

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From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

divisible by two

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

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From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

provided with a frame

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

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From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

coins made of gold

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

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From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

culpably involved

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

arouse unreasoning love or passion in and cause to behave in an irrational way

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

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From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no rival.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

possessive form of “portland” — freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

acceptance of despair

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading He had no rival.

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From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

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From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

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From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

term of address for a man

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

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From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The King had long consulted him in private, and now he was recognized as principal adviser to the Crown, and carried the gold key that was the symbol of the office of Lord Chamberlain.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

at the time that

From this reading PEACE The Earl of Sunderiand was again as great as he had been when he held James Stewart infatuate in his power, and as well hated throughout the country as then.

which person or people

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Halifax was dead; Leeds a mere shadow; his intrigues had brought about the resignation of Godolphin, who had been implicated in the disclosures of Sir John Fenwick; Shrewsbury, stricken with remorse at his own treachery and the King’s generosity, was but a figure in the background; and the other ministers, even such as Romney, who was William’s personal friend, had little influence; Portland’s power was not what it had been, and his rival, M. van Keppel, largely owed his fortunes to Sunderiand.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The Lord Chamberlain was supreme in this year 1697, the year of the peace framed by Portland and Boufflers in the orchard at Huy and signed by the Congress at the King’s palace of Ryswick.